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The NKBA is the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification, and events to thousands of professionals. The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade group that promotes professionalism in the kitchen and bath industry. Established in 1963 as a network of kitchen dealers, it has evolved into the premier association of designers, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, installers and other industry professionals. Today, the NKBA represents an unparalleled network of peers, tools and resources designed to support professional growth and business success. The association’s vision is a world in which everyone enjoys safe, beautiful and functional kitchen and bath spaces. Our mission is to help make it happen through the creation of marketplaces, networks, affiliations and certifications that raise the level of professionalism by inspiring, leading and empowering each member of our community. Thank you to our Sponsors: Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfire, FreePower, Blanco, Feeney, and Azenco.

10am - 11am, October 25

Expanding Your Expertise into K&B Design Panel Discussion

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Expanding Your Expertise into K&B Design, moderated by Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor, Designers Today, in conversation with Sarah Robertson (AKBD), Studio Dearborn, Kelly Collier-Clark, House of Clark Interiors, and representatives from BlueStar and James Martin Vanities.


2pm - 3pm, October 25

The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two- Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two- Color Trend Forecast will provide a directional color journey showcasing stimulating imagery, evidence-based findings, and a focus on Health, Safety, and Wellness requirements that are found throughout the main color drivers, as well as color, material, and finish directions for 2026. We will explore the macro trends influencing future color directions that include historic, psychological, and sustainability factors that provide insight into the four-color evolution stories for 2026: Frosted Tints, Sunbaked Hues, Restorative Darks, and Foundational Neutrals.


5pm - 6pm, October 25

NKBA x Cosentino Reception & Ribbon Cutting

Social NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

The official kickoff to celebrate the debut of NKBA and Cosentino at Broad Hall. A reception will be followed by a ribbon-cutting presentation at 5:30 p.m. and cocktails to mark the occasion!


10am - 11am, October 26

Designing with Light, Finish & Form Panel Discussion

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Designing with Light, Finish & Form moderated by Jill Cohen, Editor in Chief, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with Thom Filicia, NKBA Design Council, Thom Filicia Inc., Michel Smith Boyd, NKBA Design Council, SMITHBOYD Interiors, and representatives from Kichler Lighting and Ferguson Home.


2pm - 3pm, October 26

2026 Report - The Latest Data on Kitchen Design Trends Panel Discussion

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

2026 Report – The Latest Data on Kitchen Design Trends moderated by Karen Carroll, Editorial Director, FLOWER Magazine, in conversation with Alena Capra (CMKBD), Alena Capra Designs, Julee Ireland, Julee Ireland Design Studio & Founder Home Renovation School, and representatives from Fabuwood and Miele.


10am - 11am, October 27

Design Kaleidoscope - Color and Light Trends in Kitchen + Bath Panel Discussion

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Design Kaleidoscope – Color and Light Trends in Kitchen + Bath moderated by Carisha Swanson, Director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful, in conversation with Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Unique Kitchens & Baths, Heather French, French & French Interiors, and representatives from Lutron and Sherwin-Williams.


2pm - 3pm, October 27

Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Your Business Panel Discussion

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Your Business, moderated by Chandler Pibl, Interiors Market Editor, Modern Luxury Interiors, in conversation with Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Interior Designer, Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, and representatives from FreePower and Urban Bonfire.


NKBA Announces New, Dedicated Presence at High Point Market – Will Debut This Fall

The NKBA’s new design hub—adjacent to Cosentino’s newly established space, both in Broad Hall—features brand partners Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfi re, FreePower, and more.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association and High Point Market Authority Announce Strategic Alliance Partnership

The industry-leading organizations announce a long-term partnership designed to enhance service to the design community through custom experiences, brand connections and industry education.